Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator (on-site 5 days a week)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an HR Coordinator to join our People & Operations team at Ground Up International. This is an action-oriented role that helps drive business results by elevating our ability to attract, engage, and develop top talent. The successful HR Coordinator will also act as a project coordinator for various HR projects and initiatives. In this role, you will support recruitment efforts, onboarding, training & development programs, employee relations/legal & assist with basic compensation & benefits administration.
Additionally, youll promote employee engagement through company initiatives, facilitate HR operations, and ensure a positive workplace culture thrives across our departments. It is important to note this role will work cross functionally across many different departments and will partner closely with the Office Experience team.
About Ground Up:
Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The company's unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear.Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.
We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of:
- Service
- People
- Teamwork
- Opportunity
- Result
- Innovation
- Trust
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a junior level of HR Generalist support to the NYO office by assisting employees on topics of benefits, policies and procedures, leaves of absence and many other HR-related questions. You will be the initial primary contact for many questions and curiosities from our growing New York Office team.
- Provide research and insight on specific HR initiatives, schedule interviews for the HR team, and reviewing recommendations to apply policies, laws, and regulations fairly and consistently across key client groups.
- Foster collaborative relationships with leadership and HR Manager to identify emerging business needs and develop effective recruitment strategies to meet those needs.
- Support the full-cycle recruitment process for positions across the organization including job postings, candidate sourcing, initial interviewing and consistently providing a positive candidate experience.
- Facilitate a seamless onboarding process including creating/maintaining employee files, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with company procedures.
- Identify learning and development needs within the organization, share those trends with the HR Manager/ HR Leadership team and coordinate relevant training programs to meet those needs.
- Address employee inquiries regarding benefits, ensuring clear understanding and assisting as needed with our external PEO – CoAdvantage.
- Plan and execute meaningful employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Create a tracker for all Performance management and development follow-up activity (i.e. PIPs, corrective actions, training opportunities, coaching, internal talent, etc.)
- Assist day-to-day HR operations including but not limited to maintaining org charts, responding to employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
- Create and distribute internal HR communications including newsletters, policy updates, and announcements to ensure effective communication of HR initiatives and programs.
- Support various HR projects as directed by the HR Manager/ HR Leadership team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2+ years of HR experience focused mainly on Recruitment and/or Employee Relations, ideally within the wholesale/ retail Fashion Industry.
- Proficient in the Microsoft 365Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of HR and recruitment best practices.
- Superior writing and presentation skills
- Fundamentals of HR practices including employment law, compensation, hiring, performance management, coaching, and employee relations
GUP Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan & access to employee recognition programs.
- Paid vacation, holidays, Eternal Summer Fridays, birthdays off & more!
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment.
- Ground Up International is an equal opportunity employer.